Summarize/Synthesize: What is most important to remember about this topic?
Questions, Comments, Concerns, Followup
FACTUAL
What is Tetracycle?
TerraCycle offers national programs (Brigades®) to collect previously non-recyclable or hard to recycle waste. While some programs have a cost, most of our Brigades offer free shipping as well as a donation for each piece of garbage that you collect. Sign up to collect one or more of the waste streams listed, or find out more about how the Brigade programs work.
almost 50 different kinds of products and packaging that TerraCycle accepts.
Are there any other recycling companies (local) that we could work with as well?
metal? etc. Ask Marj this specific question.
HOw does it work?
How TerraCycle Works
TerraCycle's goal is to help eliminate the idea of waste. We do this by creating collection and solution programs for all kinds of typically non-recyclable waste. In essence turning the non-recyclable recyclable. We do this by creating waste collection programs, “brigades,” and turning the collected waste into new products, ranging from recycled park benches to upcycled backpacks. TerraCycle operates all around the world so please check out if we are available in your country.
To start collecting please sign up and join a brigade. There are brigades for many different waste streams ranging from candy wrappers to pens. While some brigades have a cost many are free, where we pay the shipping and for every unit of waste you send to us and at least $0.02 to a charity or school of your choice. If you have already signed up, or are interested in signing up, you can download our free Collection Kit to get started. http://www.terracycle.net/en-US/how-terracycle-works.html
What are the specific steps that we should take to get started?
Does Peabody already have an account? If so, who has it?
Yes. We do have an account.
Check to see who from the PTO has the account information. Contact Judy Croot.
What are the specific steps that we should take to get started?
1. Sign up for a free account.
2. Decide on which waste products to start collecting.
3. Start collecting.
Download free shipping labels and package materials.
4. Waste is converted to a new product.
5. Receive a check, usually $0.02 per item.
Specifically, how do we start collection brigades here at Peabody?
Post fliers, posters, and signs around your location and on your collection bin to raise awareness
• Include your collection goals and accomplishments in your organization’s communication efforts, such as newsletters and e-mails
• Join one of TerraCycle’s contests or create your own
• Become a collection hub for your community
This would be a committee decision, but it would also be good to see what Franklin decided to start with and what BRIGADES are open.
How much money can we make?
Terracycle/Recycle Sandburg Update Thankyou for your continued efforts! All those wrappers, pouches, cups, electronics, etc. really add up to support our playground goal of $20,000. In November we added $1,500 to our previous balance of $9,500, and since then almost $1,000 worth of has been credited. That's $12,000 so far! Keep saving those plastic bags for our next King Soopers' truck pick up on March 1, 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. Terracycle is now accepting discarded electronic—MP3 players, digital cameras, laptops, cell phones. King Soopers truck will be here on Thursday, March 1st for plastic bags.
Who would be interested in helping with the program?
Where could we store all the resources that are gathered?
Interpretive Questions
How much money could we raise if we started a recycling program at Peabody?
How would our lunchroom, classrooms, bathrooms and hallways look different?
How would the routines of our janitors change with a recycling program?
Prediction:
How will something look or be in the future, based on the way it is now?
How will we continue to raise sufficient funds for paraprofessionals and FTE’s if we do not start a recycling program to augment what the PTO can bring in from fundraising projects?
Solution:
What solutions can be offered to a problem that exists today?
Specifically, incrementally, how much money can recycling program augment PTO’s fundraising capabilities?
Comparison:
Find the similarities and differences between your main subject and a similar subject; or with another subject in the same time period or place.
In what ways can we use Sandburg’s recycling model to start small and wisely at our school?
How can we work together with Franklin to plan out a progression of sustainable implementation recycling program steps?
Judgment:
Based on the information you find, what can you say as your informed opinion about the subject?
What are the major effects of not recycling in the long term?
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http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/east-middle-in-top-in-country-for-recycling-wrappers/article_81f8ac06-acb1-5867-9fe9-0b2b103fb401.html
http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/east-middle-in-top-in-country-for-recycling-wrappers/article_81f8ac06-acb1-5867-9fe9-0b2b103fb401.html
How TerraCycle Works
TerraCycle's goal is to help eliminate the idea of waste. We do this by creating collection and solution programs for all kinds of typically non-recyclable waste. In essence turning the non-recyclable recyclable. We do this by creating waste collection programs, “brigades,” and turning the collected waste into new products, ranging from recycled park benches to upcycled backpacks. TerraCycle operates all around the world so please check out if we are available in your country.To start collecting please sign up and join a brigade. There are brigades for many different waste streams ranging from candy wrappers to pens. While some brigades have a cost many are free, where we pay the shipping and for every unit of waste you send to us and at least $0.02 to a charity or school of your choice. If you have already signed up, or are interested in signing up, you can download our free Collection Kit to get started.
http://www.terracycle.net/en-US/how-terracycle-works.html
2. Decide on which waste products to start collecting.
3. Start collecting.
Download free shipping labels and package materials.
4. Waste is converted to a new product.
5. Receive a check, usually $0.02 per item.
- Post fliers, posters, and signs around your location and on your collection bin to raise awareness
• Include your collection goals and accomplishments in your organization’s communication efforts, such as newsletters and e-mails• Join one of TerraCycle’s contests or create your own
• Become a collection hub for your community
http://s3.amazonaws.com/terracycle-us/download_resource/downloads/108/Collection%20Kit.pdf
Thankyou for your continued efforts! All those wrappers, pouches, cups, electronics, etc. really add up to support our playground goal of $20,000. In November we added $1,500 to our previous balance of $9,500, and since then almost $1,000 worth of has been credited. That's $12,000 so far! Keep saving those plastic bags for our next King Soopers' truck pick up on March 1, 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. Terracycle is now accepting discarded electronic—MP3 players, digital cameras, laptops, cell phones. King Soopers truck will be here on Thursday, March 1st for plastic bags.